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Another important draft law in America to tackle copyright infringement by AI companies. https://lnkd.in/eh-WvW3S "We strongly support the bill which prioritizes creators who continue to be exploited by unjust AI practices.” David Israelite President & CEO of 🇺🇸 group National Music Publishers' Association. There's no legal or moral excuse for AI or Big Tech companies accessing, training or generating #AI using digital music without permission. Doing so is simply ripping off artists & creators. Between the TRAIN Act & the COPIED Act, there is alignment with the infringement prevention & training transparency measures agreed in the EU AI Act - which gives clarity internationally. And as the many recent music industry deals by our member companies have demonstrated, legal #GenAI & #AI training is perfectly possible & there to be done. #ArtificialIntelligence #RealRights 🌎🎶

The following article is curated and summarized by ChatGPT: Sony Music Group, as the world's top music publisher, has warned over 700 companies, including tech giants like Google and Microsoft, to stop using its content for training artificial intelligence without permission. Asserting the rights of artists like Beyonce and Adele, Sony demands compliance with copyright laws and has publicly declared its music off-limits for AI training. The company seeks full control over its content and has sent letters demanding information on song usage from the accused firms, threatening legal action if they do not respond within a month. Sony's CEO highlighted this issue at the 2024 CES, emphasizing the loss of control and compensation for artists. #GenerativeAI #SonyMusicCopyright #ArtistsRights #AIContentUsage Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dBcgJsz2

This article from Complete Music Update highlights growing concerns within the music industry about the potential misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The music industry fears AI being used to create derivative works or manipulate streaming platforms without proper attribution or compensation for original creators. The article argues that the recently implemented EU AI Act needs to be more effectively enforced to safeguard the rights of creators in the digital age. The music industry seeks clear regulations to prevent AI from undermining artistic ownership and devaluing original works. The article implies that the music industry is: While recognizing AI's potential, the industry fears its misuse could stifle creativity and financial reward for artists. The music industry needs robust legal frameworks to ensure AI is used ethically and responsibly. The article doesn't offer definitive solutions, but suggests a collaborative approach: Clearly defined regulations to protect intellectual property and ensure fairness in AI-driven music creation. Working with AI developers to ensure fair compensation for creators and maintain a healthy music ecosystem. #AI #MusicIndustry #EUAIact #Copyright #MusicProduction https://lnkd.in/dudQD_fH

Pioneering Legal Challenge: AI in the Music Industry Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Records have initiated copyright lawsuits against AI companies Udio and Suno for using copyrighted music to train their AI models. Highlighted by Reuters as the first of its kind, these lawsuits signal the music industry's proactive stance against the challenges posed by music-generating AI, potentially reshaping the future development of generative AI in creative fields. As the industry navigates these technological advancements, it's crucial to consider the implications for both creators' rights and ethical AI use, ensuring a balanced approach for all involved. Ars Technica Benj Edwards Danny Goh Mark Esposito, PhD Terence Tse, PhD #MusicIndustry #CopyrightLaw #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews #Transparency #EthicalAI https://lnkd.in/gF8G9f_A For more discussion, please visit https://lnkd.in/gqDPtry3.

We have to hope that if negotiations occur - as they should - that pass through for artist royalties (mechanical and recording) yields more than 10^(-4) per “play” (tokenization, call, sample, etc. etc.). Something tells me artist/rights societies like SoundExchange , The Mechanical Licensing Collective , ASCAP (etc., etc.) are going to have to put feet on the dais in addition to/in concert with/in spite of whatever the majors do re: licensing for generative AI.

The music industry has made it very clear that it wants generative-AI developers to be as transparent as possible about what their models were trained on. A new bill introduced in the US House of Representatives backs this view. It’s called the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act and was introduced by Democrat representative Adam Schiff. Its key measure would “require a notice to be submitted to the Register of Copyrights prior to the release of a new generative AI system with regard to all copyrighted works used in building or altering the training dataset for that system”. This would also apply retroactively to existing generative AI models. The bill has the backing of music industry organisations the RIAA, Ascap, NMPA, Recording Academy, SONA, Black Music Action Coalition, Music Artist Coalition, A2IM and the Human Artistry Campaign. Bodies representing other creative industries are also supporting the bill. “It champions innovation while safeguarding the rights and contributions of creators, ensuring they are aware when their work contributes to AI training datasets,” is how Schiff pitched his bill. “This is about respecting creativity in the age of AI and marrying technological progress with fairness.” Read Our Full Analysis Here: https://lnkd.in/d4reAPpc #Legislation #AI #MusicRights #musically #musicnews #readmore

In case you missed it, Sony Music Entertainment has sent a declaration to 700 AI companies not to use their music catalog as training data, which they say would constitute copyright infringement. I assume the list includes Suno and Udio, which are incredible, but seem extremely likely to be trained on copyrighted music. Sony notes that they are open to negotiating licenses. And they set a deadline of later this month for responses. Licensing is gaining momentum, and content owners are finally starting to gain their footing. I think when we look back a few years from now, we will observe two key inflection points for this nascent market. The first is happening now, as AI companies gradually begin to license data that is cleaner than scraped data or that is difficult to obtain as "publicly available". The second will be once a legal case or two start to move in directions that threaten AI directly. Then there will be a rush to license rights before models risk needing to be shelved, and business terms will shift dramatically in favor of copyright owners. AI companies that are acting with foresight would be smart to engage in serious negotiations before that second inflection point strikes. #ai #ethicalai Calliope Networks https://lnkd.in/g_FmbvPv

AI and the Music Industry An AI-generated Drake song has sparked a debate about copyright and the future of music. The song "Heart on My Sleeve" features the voice of Drake rapping over a beat by Metro Boomin. It was uploaded to TikTok by an unknown user, @ghostwriter977, and quickly went viral. The song's origins are shrouded in mystery. Some speculate that it is Drake's publicity stunt, while others believe it is the work of a crypto-adjacent startup. Universal Music Group, Drake's record label, denied involvement but sent takedown notices to streaming services. As AI technology develops, creating realistic forgeries of popular artists will become increasingly easy. This raises several copyright questions. - Who owns the rights to an AI-generated song? - Should artists be compensated for using their voice and likeness in AI creations? The legal battle over "Heart on My Sleeve" is just beginning, but it could have far-reaching implications for the future of music. https://lnkd.in/g8kbfYCY

(Forbes) In order for generative AI systems to work, they need training data. And in the last week, more companies have taken a stand against AI companies using theirs without permission. ▪️ One of these fights will take place in the traditional place for copyright disputes: The court system. Three heavy-hitters in the music industry—UMG, Warner and Sony—sued AI music generating platforms Suno and Udio AI, accusing them of stealing their music. ▪️ The lawsuit says the AI music platforms use “massive and ongoing infringement” as they take copyrighted songs to train their LLMs. ▪️ In a statement shared with Forbes, Suno CEO Mikey Shulman said Suno “prize(s) originality” and tried to explain to the record labels that its technology is “designed to generate completely new outputs, not to memorize and regurgitate pre-existing content,” but Shulman said the labels “reverted to their old lawyer-led playbook.” #music #ai #aimodels #aimodeltraining #copyright #songs #llm #llmtraining #trainingdata #infringement #musicindustry https://lnkd.in/g53KexD6

Discussions surrounding AI are inescapable in the current music industry landscape. In “Dealmaking in the Generative AI Space,” Dallin Earl, Associate, Covington & Burling LLP, led a discussion with panelists Linda Cole, Chief Legal Officer, Native Instruments; David Hughes, Principle, Hughes Strategic; and Lidia Kim, VP, Business & Legal Affairs, Concord Music Publishing; about the importance of transparency when working with AI. Hughes emphasized the importance of AI generator creators obtaining the appropriate licensing to produce the new content. This usually included often personality rights and a copyright license.   Without at least a surface level understanding how AI works, it would be nearly impossible to obtain appropriate licensing, such as a blanket license for a broad approach. Cole noted that AI has leaked into privacy policies, stating, “at Native Instruments, we state when we will use such content and how it will be stored, because it only takes one incident to destroy a brand.” Kim gave insight from a music publisher’s perspective, highlighting how vital it is to have an express reservation of rights to ensure that any license to partners is not granting rights to any copyright-use exceptions. Overall, there is still much work to do when tackling issues related to AI, but the tips provided by the panel give attorneys as well as future attorneys a good head start on what things to note on cases involving AI. Isis Alava